Call OCS office Nov. 2 for help with cooling bill

Need help paying your cooling bill? The Natchitoches Parish Office of Community Services (OCS) has  LIHEAP funds available.  To receive an appointment, call the OCS office  at 318/357-2220 Monday, Nov. 2, beginning at 8:30 a.m.  

Online applications are closed; no walk-ins will be accepted.  Services are provided based on availability of funds.  

Households must meet the following requirements:  

* Applicant must be responsible for the household energy bill 

* Applicant must have an active heating/cooling utility bill 

* Be a resident of Natchitoches Parish 

* Meet LIHEAP Income Eligibility Limits  

When applying for assistance, you must bring the following:

 * Government issued Photo of all household members over 18 

* Social Security cards for all household members 

* Proof of income for the past 30 calendar days for all household members 

* All check stubs for previous 30 days  

* Utility bills for heating and cooling  no older than 30 days 

* Food Stamp Approval Letter (if receiving) 

* Proof of present address (rent receipt, lease or deed, etc.) 

* Utility Allowance Confirmation, if applicable

2026 LIHEAP Income Eligibility Limits 

Household Members       Monthly Income Limits      Annual Income Limits  

1                                                     $2,551.50                $30,618

2                                                     $3,336.58                $40,039         

3                                                     $4,121.67                $49,460

4                                                    $4,906.83                $58,802 

5                                                     $5,619.92               $68,303

6                                                     $6,477.00               $77,224  

7                                                     $6,624.17               $79,490   

8                                                     $6,771.42              $81,257

9                                                     $6,918.58              $83,023 

10                                                   $7,065.83              $84,790